Elevator apt, converted

53 HOWARD STREET

MANHATTAN · BIN 1003009

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1857Year Built

5Stories

D5Building Class

M1-5/R9XZoning

30,000 sfGross Floor Area

19Units

LL97 Covered1 Active Violation ▸FDNY Report ↗

Elevator apt, converted · Owner of record: 309 Canal Owner · 6,007 sf lot · 4.99 FAR built · Flood zone X500

Locations of Work

Mechanical

Names shown beside floors are taken automatically from the text of filed documents and may be incomplete or wrong.

RoofRoof mounted chiller replacement6p · 2 filings · 14 docs

Floor 1Sprinkler modification and fire curtain installation1 filing · 5 docs

▾Owner History (Filing Record)

Companies and organizations named on filings. Individual owners are not shown.

Owner	Filings	Most Recent
309 Canal	46	03/21/2026
Tristar	8	03/21/2026
United American Land	5	03/21/2026
309 Canal Owner	1	03/22/2026

▾Design Consultants (Architect / Engineer of Record)

Firm	Filings	Most Recent
David Turner Architect	1	09/17/2026
Fiskaa Engineering	2	09/01/2022

▾Filing Representatives (Expediters)

Representative	Filings	Most Recent
Outsource Consultants	4	03/21/2026

▾Contractors (License-Anchored)

Firm	Trade	Roles	Most Recent
Gramercy Electric	Electrical	1	03/21/2026
Aled Technologies	General Contractor	1	07/08/2026

▾Special Inspection Agencies

Agency	License #	Filings	Most Recent
Fiskaa Engineering	807	2	09/01/2022

Building Lifecycle

All (72)Filed (3)Permit Issued (1)Violation (60)Objection (4)Special Inspection (4)

09/17/2026

Filed — Alteration

New railing at the roof.

M01456235-I1

09/11/2026

Special inspection requirement — Tenant Protection Plan Compliance

04/03/2025

Violation issued (FDNY_ORDER, closed)

09/23/2024

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/07/2022

Permit issued — Mechanical Systems

M00781020-I1-MS

09/01/2022

Filed — Alteration

MECHANICAL WORK RELATED TO ADDITION OF ROOF MOUNTED AIR COOLED CHILLER ON EXISTING DUNNAGE ( REPLACING NON-FUNCTIONING EXISTING CHILLER) AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH. NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION

M00781020-I1

07/25/2022

Special inspection requirement — Mechanical Systems

Thomas Fiskaa

07/25/2022

Special inspection requirement — Final

Thomas Fiskaa

01/14/2022

Objection raised — Other

01/14/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

01/06/2022

Objection raised — Scope

01/06/2022

Objection resolved — Addressed

01/04/2022

Filed — Alteration

SPRINKLER MODIFICATION WORK RELATED TO FIRE CURTAIN INSTALLATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS FILED HEREWITH.

M00642004-I1

12/03/2021

Special inspection requirement — Sprinkler Systems

Thomas Fiskaa

03/31/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/31/2021

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/16/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/14/2020

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

07/16/2020

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

04/05/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/05/2019

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

04/11/2018

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/06/2018

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/15/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/27/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/27/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/11/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

02/24/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/03/2017

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/03/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

03/03/2016

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

07/07/2015

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/30/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

05/30/2014

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Elevators

05/15/2014

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

11/01/2013

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

04/25/2012

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/05/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/05/2011

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

11/03/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/08/2010

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

12/31/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/13/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/13/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/13/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/13/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

01/13/2009

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

01/01/2009

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

10/30/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/30/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

10/08/2008

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/21/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

03/04/2008

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Construction

03/04/2008

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Site Safety

01/23/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - Resolved

01/03/2008

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/19/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

09/05/2007

Violation issued (DOB, closed)

V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED

08/27/2007

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Unknown

08/27/2007

Violation issued (ECB, closed)

Site Safety

Latest 60 of 72 events.

Permit / Filing Register

Source	Work Type	Status	Applicant	Issued
DOB NOW	Mechanical Systems	Permit Issued	Aled Technologies	11/07/2022
BIS	—	ISSUED	M&R Construction Group	06/15/2018
BIS	FP	ISSUED	Chief Fire Prev. & Mechanical Co	12/07/2017
BIS	MH	ISSUED	Aled Technologies	11/21/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Design Development NYC	10/06/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Orbit Plumbing & Heating	10/06/2017
BIS	SP	ISSUED	Orbit Sprinkler	10/06/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Preserv BLD Restoration Management	10/03/2017
BIS	—	ISSUED	M&R Construction Group	09/11/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Preserv BLD Restoration Management	06/30/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Core Scaffold Systems	06/22/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Core Scaffold Systems	06/22/2017
BIS	PL	ISSUED	Orbit Plumbing & Heating	06/22/2017
BIS	OT	ISSUED	Design Development NYC	05/23/2017
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Tri Borough Scaffolding	07/16/2016
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	CS Bridge	07/15/2016
BIS	—	ISSUED	M&R Construction Group	06/23/2016
BIS	—	ISSUED	M&R Construction Group	06/15/2015
BIS	—	ISSUED	M&R Construction Group	02/18/2015
BIS	EQ	ISSUED	Silvercup Scaffolding 1	10/02/2014
BIS	—	ISSUED	M&R Construction Group	02/12/2014
BIS	—	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	09/27/2012
BIS	—	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	09/16/2011
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	06/06/2011
BIS	MH	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	11/09/2010
BIS	—	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	10/08/2010
BIS	OT	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	10/07/2010
BIS	SP	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	07/28/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	07/06/2010
BIS	BL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	07/06/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	05/19/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	03/23/2010
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	01/12/2010
BIS	OT	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	09/30/2009
BIS	OT	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	09/21/2009
BIS	OT	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	09/21/2009
BIS	—	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	09/21/2009
BIS	OT	ISSUED	E & S and Sons	09/18/2009
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	06/29/2009
BIS	PL	ISSUED	AAA Total Plumbing	04/21/2009

+ 11 more permits on file

1 project · most recent 09/01/2022

Air Conditioning Systems

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope	Make / Model / Capacity
09/01/2022	Permit Issued	Aled Technologies	Air Conditioning Systems	Cooling Samsung AG010KSVAFH/AA 10 tons · Vrf Indoor ×2 AG015KSVAFH/AA 15 tons · Vrf Outdoor ×1

1 project · most recent 01/04/2022

Filed	Status	Contractor	Scope
01/04/2022	—	—	—

▾Special Inspection Requirements (DOB NOW) — 4

Date	Requirement	Inspector	Role
09/11/2026	Tenant Protection Plan Compliance	—	special
07/25/2022	Mechanical Systems	Thomas Fiskaa	special
07/25/2022	Final	Thomas Fiskaa	progress
12/03/2021	Sprinkler Systems	Thomas Fiskaa	special

▾Documents — 481 on file (BIS + DOB NOW)

▸Plans & Drawings3

▸DOB NOWPlans/Sketch3

10/13/2026M01456235-I1Request digital key ↗

09/01/2026M00781020-I1Request digital key ↗

08/14/2026M00642004-I1Request digital key ↗

▸Applications & Permits94

▸BISPLAN / WORK APPROVAL APPLICATION66

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05/16/2023102846388Open ↗

07/19/2022102846388Open ↗

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▸BISWORK PERMIT APPLICATION26

06/18/2018102846388Open ↗

12/08/2017123240830Open ↗

11/21/2017123305271Open ↗

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▸DOB NOWLPC Approval/Permit2

10/13/2026M01456235-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00781020-I1Open ↗

▸Zoning, Tax Lot & Property Records2

▸BISZONING EXHIBIT I: CERTIFICATION2

12/04/2019123122012Open ↗

05/20/2019123305271Open ↗

▸Seals & Professional Certifications67

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY/CERTIFICATION40

06/11/2019102846388Open ↗

05/06/2019123003677Open ↗

04/13/2018140655413Open ↗

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▸BISREQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FOR PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION5

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT5

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY5

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▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED CHECKLIST4

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▸DOB NOWDPL-1: Design Professional Seal & Signature3

10/13/2026M01456235-I1Open ↗

09/03/2026M00642004-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00781020-I1Open ↗

▸BISPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FORM2

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▸DOB NOWSpecial Inspector Seal & Signature2

08/31/2026M00781020-I1Open ↗

08/23/2026M00642004-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWProgress Inspector Seal & Signature1

08/31/2026M00781020-I1Open ↗

▸Trade Schedules & Equipment41

▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING12

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▸BISEQUIPMENT USE PERMITS9

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▸BISSELF-CERT PLUMBING NOTICE8

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▸BISSCHEDULE B - PLUMBING/SPRINKLER/STANDPIPE6

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▸BISSCHEDULE C - HEATING & COMBUSTION EQUIPMENT2

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▸BISSPRINKLER INSP REPORT : FP-851

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▸BISFA - FDNY APPROVAL : FD-FAA1

02/08/2018123240830Open ↗

▸BISBOROUGH COMMISSIONER TO ADDRESS OPEN FIRE ALARM APPLICATION1

05/22/2024102846388Open ↗

▸BISBOILERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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▸Safety & Tenant Protection11

▸BISTENANT PROTECTION PLAN AND NOTES11

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05/16/2023123122012Open ↗

10/31/2017123137328Open ↗

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▸Environmental & Asbestos31

▸BISASBESTOS: CERTIFICATION (DEP ACP5)11

05/16/2023123122012Open ↗

11/15/2017123240830Open ↗

10/31/2017123137328Open ↗

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▸BISENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS - OER NOTICE TO PROCEED7

09/29/2017123305271Open ↗

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▸BISTHIS IS 'NOT AN ASBESTOS PROJECT'5

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▸BISENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS - OER NOTICE OF SATISFACTION3

05/16/2023123122012Open ↗

03/23/2022102846388Open ↗

10/28/2021123305271Open ↗

▸DOB NOWDEP ACP-5: Asbestos Assessment Report2

08/14/2026M00642004-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00781020-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWOER: Notice to Proceed2

10/13/2026M01456235-I1Open ↗

08/13/2026M00781020-I1Open ↗

▸DOB NOWOER: Notice of Satisfaction1

08/13/2026M00781020-I1Open ↗

▸Energy Compliance17

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPS8

04/13/2018140655413Open ↗

10/31/2017123137328Open ↗

10/06/2017123305271Open ↗

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▸BISAS-BUILT ENERGY ANALYSIS3

10/28/2021123305271Open ↗

05/06/2019123003677Open ↗

04/13/2018140655413Open ↗

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: ENERGY CODE - RESPONSIBILITY3

10/28/2021123305271Open ↗

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▸BISELECTRICAL APPLICATION FOR SIDEWALK SHED LIGHTING2

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▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENERGY CODE PROGRESS INSPECTIONS1

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▸Inspections & Test Reports12

▸BISTECHNICAL REPORT: RESPONSIBILITY6

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▸BISINSPECTION REPORT - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION4

02/07/2020102846388Open ↗

02/06/2020102846388Open ↗

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▸BISHYDRAULIC FLOW CALCULATIONS2

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▸Approvals, Objections & Sign-offs83

▸BISCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY/LOC: REQUEST43

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▸BISLANDMARKS APPROVAL15

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▸BISLETTERS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION10

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▸BISADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTIONS4

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▸BISFA LETTER OF DEFECT : FD-FALD3

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▸BISSCHEDULE A - OCCUPANCY / USE3

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10/05/2018102846388Open ↗

▸BISLANDMARKS SIGNOFF3

05/16/2023123122012Open ↗

10/04/2021123305271Open ↗

12/23/2022102846388Open ↗

▸BISCONSTRUCTION CODE DETERMINATION2

01/27/2020123122012Open ↗

01/15/2019102846388Open ↗

▸Cost, Insurance & Ownership30

▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT27

12/01/2021123305271Open ↗

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▸BISCOST AFFIDAVIT (FINAL): PW33

05/16/2023123122012Open ↗

12/01/2021123305271Open ↗

▸Filing & Intake Forms72

▸BISBOROUGH INTAKE FORM34

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▸BISADDITIONAL INFORMATION17

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▸BISEFILING COVER SHEET15

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▸BISEFILING JOB APPLICATION COVER SHEET6

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▸Other Documents18

▸BISLOFT BOARD CERTIFICATE10

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▸BISUnknown2

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▸DOB NOWLoft Board Certificate2

08/14/2026M00642004-I1Open ↗

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▸BISENVIRONMENTAL(E) DEP NOTICE TO PROCEED1

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▸BISEXTERNAL FORMS - SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION1

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▸BISTCO - Supporting Documents1

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▸DOB NOWProof of Historic Building1

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